With a fully electric fleet of bright blue Chinese cars, neatly dressed drivers, and a healthy focus on passenger safety, ElectroTaxi is a smooth and clean way to get around, if perhaps priced a little higher than its competitor. The app (Android; Apple) indicates an estimated price when you book, this can vary slightly if more time or a detour are needed - you'll see the amount increase in the app as the ride proceeds. You'll need a local number to use the app, and payment is in cash at the end of the ride.

ElectroTaxi also offers transport between or tours to cities across Syria, for example a 4-hour round trip to the mountain villages of Bloudan and Al Zabadani for $79; call to enquire.